University Prep Charter Middle School

University Prep Charter Middle School is the sole school in the University Prep Charter Middle School District, serving grades 5-8 in the Bronx, New York. With a total enrollment of 398 students, the school's academic performance is generally below the New York state averages, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. However, the school's 8th-grade ELA proficiency rate and 7th-grade Math proficiency rate are higher than the state averages.

University Prep Charter Middle School's performance on Regents exams is mixed, with a high proficiency rate in Algebra I but much lower rates in Earth Science and U.S. History and Government. The school has a very high percentage of students (91.21%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student of $20,881 is relatively high, which may be due to the needs of the student population and the costs associated with operating a charter school.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, going from 588 in 2022-2023 to 900 in 2021-2022, suggesting that the school's performance may be variable or inconsistent. Overall, the data provides a detailed look at the performance and characteristics of University Prep Charter Middle School, highlighting both areas of strength and areas for improvement.